UT Health
Mobile Stroke Unit Staff Nurse II-Neurology- (Casual/PRN) TMC (Finance)
Position Summary:
Working with the Mobile Stroke Unit as a PRN Nurse II, you will be a part of a hyper acute research trial for stroke patients. You will have the ability to be a part of selecting the best days for your schedule, network with healthcare professionals across the city, assess and treat stroke patients quickly in the pre hospital field and work with cutting edge technology.
Working in the mobile unit as the RN, you are the team lead bringing hospital care to the patients. Individuals that can work autonomously and who are passionate about providing outstanding patient care will thrive in this dynamic environment.
Be a part of something special! Apply to be a Staff Nurse II with the Mobile Stroke Unit and see how you can impact lives.
Department: Neurology Mobile Stroke Unit
Location: Houston-TMC
FTE: Casual/PRN
Status: Non Exempt
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Assists doctors or dentists in the delivery of quality nursing patient care including routine office, surgical procedures performed under local anesthesia. Interviews new patients, takes blood pressure readings, records vital statistics, and administers drugs and treatments. Sets up equipment; provides instruments needed; and removes, cleans, and sterilizes them after an operation. Removes sutures and changes dressings.
2. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and facilities. Schedules operations at hospitals including admissions procedures, use of OR, all x-rays, lab requirements, and special tests for patients. May accompany physicians on rounds. Provides patient education and counseling on issues such as pre-op and post-op care.
3. Makes referrals to other agencies or health care professionals for other services where indicated.
4. Supervises upkeep of patient charts, typing of reports, telephone and appointment scheduling for patient visits and payment collection. Prepares purchase requisitions for new equipment and following up on delivery. Stocks and maintains necessary medical and clerical supplies for clinic. Keeps all equipment in sterile and working order for physicians.
5. May compile daily or monthly reports.
6. May provide direction and supervision to other clinic personnel to ensure that proper procedures are followed. Demonstrates various procedures and techniques to LVNs and other Staff Nurses in order to ensure delivery of proper patient care.
7. Makes decisions based on experience and training as to whether emergency situation exists and responds to emergency situations. May administer CPR and/or other first aid measures.
8. Stays abreast of changes in the nursing field by attending classes and seminars as well as by reading professional journals and papers.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred experience:
The candidate should have tremendous presence of mind and quick decision making abilities; a sound knowledge of emergency care procedures and care; ability to work in high acuity situations during transport. The department prefers candidates who have at least 2 years of acute care experience in ICU or ER setting and are very detail oriented, and adaptable. Research experience and bilingual Spanish speaking candidates are a plus.
Certification/Skills:
Current state of Texas Registered Nurse licensure. Uses typical office and clinic equipment.
CPR certified
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one year nursing experience; OR Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three years nursing experience; OR Nursing Diploma (3-year program) and two years nursing experience.
Minimum Experience:
Years of experience varies based on education level.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215